[Fmpro] Doug Wood, that jerk!

[Duncan Watt]

Regardless of the intensely sensitive (and, in many cases, 
career-changing) issues on the table, and our various opinions and 
stances regarding them, I think we can all agree that without some form 
of communication, there is very little possibility for actual change. 
In this light, knowing his very presence will pretty much guarantee an 
onslaught of pent-up anger and emotion to be directed at him (despite 
the fact that he's may or may not actually deserve any of it), Mr. 
Wood's willingness to simply speak in this forum is, in my opinion, 
pretty laudable. While it remains to be seen whether or not any actual 
positive change will come of this discussion, I personally appreciate 
the opportunity to open at least some form of communication on what I 
hope will be an ongoing basis.

Duncan

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Duncan Watt
Fastestmanintheworld Music

email: dwatt at fastestmanintheworld.com
web: http://www.fastestmanintheworld.com

On Jul 23, 2007, at 9:03 AM, Doug Wood wrote:

> Hi friends,
>
> I was away for a few days and I don't have the internet at home so I 
> was a
> little surprised to get to work this morning and see the recent posts 
> in
> response to mine. Wow!
>
> My post was intended to clear up what I believe was some misleading
> information about how broadcasters pay for music (they don't pay per
> minute), to provide some historical context, and to give my opinion 
> that in
> the long run broadcasters represent more of a threat to the future 
> welfare
> of composers than the members of the ASCAP Board who are regularly 
> demonized
> in this forum.
>
> People who know me and my background know that I have spent more than 
> twenty
> years working on these issues with positive results; that I brought a
> successful protest against ASCAP, that I have helped bring tens of 
> millions
> of dollars in PRO money to instrumental composers, that I formed a
> non-profit to educate composers and paid for it with my own money (no
> publishers were ever involved), that I have worked to help ASCAP 
> members get
> issues settled and royalties paid (including Mr. Hurdle), that I stood 
> up
> publicly when that was the best way to get things done, and that I 
> continue
> to speak out publicly for changes at ASCAP while I work inside the 
> Board
> room to make ASCAP better. Some people appreciate that, some don't,
> apparently.
>
> Those who don't know me might want to take some of the outrageous 
> statements
> and stories about me with a grain of salt. I was absolutely astonished 
> to
> read some of the things posted here over the past few days. I really 
> don't
> understand what makes people do these things.
>
> For those who want to talk to me directly, here's my phone: (516) 
> 883-0121.
> My cell is (516) 423-6021.  If you feel I've ducked out of the 
> discussion,
> or if I can help you in any way, just pick up the phone and call me.
>
> I received four emails from ASCAP members who want to participate in a
> conference call this fall. If there are more interested members, 
> please let
> me know off the list.
>
> Doug Wood
>
> The views expressed are my own and do not reflect those of ASCAP, its
> directors, management or staff.
>
>
>
>
>
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